Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks: Cocktails from Athens to Zanzibar

by Adam Rocke, Shag (Illustrator)

This irresistible blend of mixology and Shag-adelic art, in a handy gift book format, gives the reader a taste of the good life, 1950s-style. In this world tour of cocktail culture from famed retro artist Shag and his drinking buddy, Adam Rocke, Shag’s yesteryear hipsters sip classic and contemporary drinks in Tokyo, Moscow, Luxor, Peking, Rio, Buenos Aires, Maui, Miami, Paris, Venice, San Francisco, New York, and even more exotic locales, including outer space. This bubbly book, a must for the modern bachelor pad or home tiki lounge, features 30 four-color spreads of Shag art, accompanied by 80 of Adam Rocke’s most enticing cocktail creations. The introduction features a bar setup guide and mixing tips.

80 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

About the author

Adam Rocke is a writer, bartender, and cocktail connoisseur whose book Atomic Bodyslams to Whiskey Zippers – Cocktails for the 21st Century reflects his lifelong fascination with mixology. Raised at his family’s resort, The Nevele, in upstate New York, Rocke began crafting cocktails at a young age. He later honed his skills at Cornell University, Arizona State, and behind the bar at some of Hollywood’s most vibrant nightspots. Alongside bartending, he wrote screenplays—some of which were produced—and contributed articles to publications such as GQ and Maxim. Rocke has traveled extensively to study regional cocktail traditions, particularly in Florida and the Caribbean, and is now based in Los Angeles where he focuses on writing full time.

Reviews

[Leonard Pierce · Rating 3 out of 5]

The real attraction here is Shag's groovy artwork; the drink recipes themselves are gimmicky and of dubious authenticity, though there's a few gems to be found.